Saddle Position; Up And Down Adjustment; Front And Back Adjustment - Flash FLASHV1 User Manual

B. Saddle position
Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in getting
the most performance and comfort from your bicycle. If the
saddle position is not comfortable for you, see your dealer.
The saddle can be adjusted in three directions:
1. Up and down adjustment. To check for correct sadddle-
height:
• sit on the saddle;
• place one heel on a pedal;
• rotate the crank until the pedal with your heel on it is
in the down position and the crank arm is parallel to
the seat tube. If your leg is not completely straight,
your saddle height needs to be adjusted. If your hips
must rock for the heel to reach the pedal, the saddle
is too high. If your leg is bent at the knee with your
heel on the pedal, the saddle is too low. Ask your
dealer to set the saddle for your optimal riding posi-
tion and to show you how to make this adjustment.
If you choose to make your own saddle height adjustment:
• loosen the seatpost clamp
• raise or lower the seatpost in the seat tube
• make sure the saddle is straight fore and aft
• re-tighten the seatpost clamp to the recommend-
edtorque.
• Once the saddle is at the correct height, make sure
that the seatpost does not project from the frame
beyond its "Minimum Insertion" or "Maximum Exten-
sion" mark.
WARNING: If your seatpost is not inserted in the seat tube as
described in B.1 above, the seatpost may break, which could
cause you to lose control and fall.
2. Front and back adjustment. The saddle can be adjusted
forward or back to help you get the optimal position
on the bike. Ask your dealer to set the saddle for your
optimal riding position and to show you how to make this
adjustment. If you choose to make your own front and
back adjustment, make sure that the clamp mechanism
is clamping on the straight part of the saddle rails and
is not touching the curved part of the rails, and that you
are using the recommended torque on the clamping
fastener(s).
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